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M.I.A. disses the NFL and tackles issues of racism on her latest track titled "Boom ADD." The song addresses her legal battle with the NFL following her Super Bowl Halftime appearance in 2012 when she "flipped the bird" while onstage with Madonna. -
Baauer Album 'Aa' Features Future, Pusha T, Rustie, M.I.A, Performs 'Day Ones' On 'Colbert'
It has been a whirlwind past 24 hours for Harry Rodrigues, better known as Baauer. Last night he premiered his new track "Day Ones" with Leikeli 47 & Novelist on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and announced his new album Aa (pronounced double a). The album will feature a diverse cast of acts like hip-hop heavyweights Pusha T and Future on "Kung Fu," M.I.A. and G Dragon on "Temple" and fellow trap producer Rustie on "Church Reprise." -
M.I.A. Reacts to Paris Saint-Germain Threats to Censor Her ‘Borders’ Video
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) recently requested that M.I.A.'s politically-charged "Borders" video--in which she takes on the issue of the European refugee crisis--be taken offline. The UK artist has since taken to Twitter to react to the professional soccer club's threats to censor the video. -
M.I.A. Releases New 'Borders' Music Video Showing Solidarity With Syrian Refugees
M.I.A. released a new song and accompanying music video called "Borders," which has the rapper showing solidarity with Syrian refugees and supporting a more open immigration policy in general. According to a press release obtained by Pitchfork, the Apple Music exclusive music video was directed by M.I.A. herself and is set to be a featured track on her upcoming studio album 'Matahdatah', which currently has no release date. -
M.I.A. Releases New Song “Borders” off Forthcoming 'Matahdatah' Album [LISTEN]
M.I.A. has dropped a new song, "Borders." The hard-hitting politically-charged banger takes on border politics, police brutality, and privilege. The singer-songwriter and rapper teased the new release via Twitter earlier this week, promising the new material was due out TBA, so today's new track from her forthcoming Matahdatah album is a pleasant surprise. -
Taylor Swift Creates Life Awesome-ing Playlist
Taylor Swift wants to make your life a little more awesome, and she's doing it the only way she knows how: by sharing music. On Tuesday night (Oct. 6), the "Wildest Dreams" singer revealed a playlist of some of her new favorite songs on Twitter and exposed her millions of dedicated fans to artists who may not have otherwise gathered new fans. -
M.I.A. Releases 'Matahdatah Scroll 01 Broader Than a Border' Short Film
Apparently, Drake isn't the only one who has been putting in work for release with Apple Music. M.I.A. recently released her "Matahdatah Scroll 01 Broader Than a Border" short film through the streaming service. -
ASAP Rocky Releases 'A.L.L.A.'
A$AP Rocky's highly anticipated sophomore album At.Long.Last.A$AP (A.L.L.A) has been released on iTunes and Spotify. The release date, without much of a warning, was pushed up to today after originally being slated to drop on June 2. The LP features some pretty big name artists including M.I.A., Lil Wayne, Schoolboy Q, Juicy J and others. Rocky tabbed an eclectic mix of producers for this album including Kanye West, Danger Mouse, Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Mike Dean and even himself for several tracks. -
M.I.A. Debuts New Song "Can See Can Do" [LISTEN]
After more than a year of not releasing new music, M.I.A. premiered her new song, “Can See Can Do,” on Soundcloud Saturday morning. The singer had originally planned on sharing another new song, “All My People,” today but she changed her mind. -
Super Bowl Guest Acts Since 2011, When The NFL Allowed The to Come Back: Destiny's Child, Slash, M.I.A. and More
The Super Bowl had an unspoken band on guest acts for six years following the infamous Justin Timberlake/Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction." How have backing musicians fared since being welcomed back during 2011? We look back at Destiny's Child, Slash, M.I.A. and more while looking forward to Katy Perry's performance with Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott. -
A$AP Ferg Drops 'Ferg Forever' Mixtape
A$AP Ferg's upcoming solo album Ferg Forever is set to drop tomorrow, Nov. 29, but today the Harlem rapper has shared the album's tracklist, which you can check out below. The album includes Ferg's recently released "Talk It," and includes guest appearances by YG, Twista, M.I.A., and Big Sean, as well as A$AP Nast, the only other A$AP Mob member to appear. Production is handled by Crystal Caines, Stelios, Big K.R.I.T., and more. -
M.I.A. Signs New Publishing Deal With BMG
The label announced the transaction on Friday, and simply stated that the deal will cover "future compositions" from the "Paper Planes" artist, who flipped off an international audience at the Super Bowl in 2012. -
Tom Morello, Moby, Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore Back Edward Snowden, Promote 'CitizenFour'
Some big names including Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore, Moby, M.I.A. and PJ Harvey have signed a statement in support of whistleblower Edward Snowden's actions on WikiLeaks. The artists are encouraging people to donate to the Courage Foundation, which is funding Snowden's legal defense, and promoting the documentary "CitizenFour." Other celebrities trying to raise awareness for Snowden's legal case include Noam Chomsky, Vivienne Westwood, Russell Brand, Alfonso Cuarón, Susan Sarandon and Pamela Anderson. -
Belle and Sebastian Shares Artwork, Tracklist for Upcoming Album 'Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance' [PHOTO]
Belle and Sebastian's upcoming studio album "Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance" is not set for release until Jan. 20, but today the band has shared the album's cover and tracklist, which you can check out below. -
M.I.A. and NFL Reach Settlement Regarding 2012 Halftime Show Shenanigans
Music and the Super Bowl has been a hot topic this week despite the fact that the NFL season hasn't started yet. Although the primary concern has been the NFL's desire for musicians to pay for the right to perform at the big game, The Hollywood Reporter now indicates that the league has settled out of court with M.I.A. regarding her flashing of the middle finger during her performance with Madonna at the game during 2012.
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